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Old 23 August 2020, 11:32 PM   #31
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What is the watch that clicks all the boxes for you ,as a men and sports enthusiasts. A watch for a suit as well as any outdoor adventure. Beautiful, resistant and iconic.
For me this is the king , followed by the blue skydweller.

I spent one year in order to answer that question. Tried everything Rolex makes and came to the conclusion shown bellow.




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Old 23 August 2020, 11:34 PM   #32
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Any one of these babies. But def not anything with pcl. It’s literally like the opposite of sporty.


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Old 23 August 2020, 11:57 PM   #33
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:01 AM   #34
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Sub is hard to beat but I went with this one.



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Old 24 August 2020, 12:07 AM   #35
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:08 AM   #36
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:10 AM   #37
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Sky-dweller is in the classical watch category, along with datejust and day date. I would say 114060 or Daytona with white dial.
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:12 AM   #38
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:39 AM   #39
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A Pelagos LHD or Explorer 2 depending on your needs.
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:50 AM   #40
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It's going to be one of these hunks of steel for me.
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Old 24 August 2020, 12:53 AM   #41
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After trying 6-7 different models my choice is the Explorer 1!

Sub looses points due to the ceramic bezel, in my books. I was always scared I might break it if I abuse the watch. With the E1 that fear is gone.



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Old 24 August 2020, 01:01 AM   #42
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This will do nicely...

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Old 24 August 2020, 01:20 AM   #43
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The sub is the best sports watch. Not just from Rolex, but any manufacturer. Hands down.

It cannot be the Daytona, ever, objectively speaking. The screw down pushers make it impractical for timing, the polished surfaces are simply scratch magnets, lack of adjustability in the clasp is a hinderance for true adventures etc. etc.

The sub is more or less perfect for any sport event. Legible. Bold. Comfortable. Adjustable. Brushed, waterproof, on-the-fly timing with the bezel etc.
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:30 AM   #44
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I guess it depends on what type of sport. For backpacking/hiking I prefer this. Tough, legible, waterproof, with a gmt hand that I use as a compass!

It will be accompanying me the 73 miles over the Sierra Nevada on the High Sierra Trail next month.




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Old 24 August 2020, 01:30 AM   #45
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:32 AM   #46
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:34 AM   #47
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Definitely the DSSD.
Totally agree with this
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:45 AM   #48
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Agree with some of the others ....
It’d be one of these two...or both...IMO




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Old 24 August 2020, 01:48 AM   #49
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Black Sub gets my vote.
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:51 AM   #50
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Any vintage sea dweller will do, has the perfect weight, durability, and look




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Old 24 August 2020, 01:53 AM   #51
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Old 24 August 2020, 01:58 AM   #52
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Explorer for me, followed by Sub then GMT.
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:00 AM   #53
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As an owner of a 116500 white dial, I actually disagree with you.

The best sports watch needs a chronograph or timer, but also needs water resistance.

The patek aqua chronograph is IMO the ultimate, followed by a No date sub.

But the Daytona is an elite watch no doubt. The ultimate driving watch maybe!
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:00 AM   #54
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The Sub for me ,strangely enough, is often too much Rolex. Everyone notices it , every second one has one. It is by far the most recognizable watch i wear.

I like my sub, but I by far prefer my Daytona which - at least in my area- only watch geeks recognize. And it fits my suits far better than my sub.

Have to say tough the blue sky is a very close second. Perfect with a suit, a little less sporty, but a favorite of the ladies ;)

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The blue sky













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Old 24 August 2020, 02:02 AM   #55
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:14 AM   #56
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Different strokes for different folks; I'll go Daytona!!!



Yes Daytona ! Just the perfect watch for every occasion :)
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:17 AM   #57
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Nice clothes, pics, and watches!
Thank you very much :)
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:32 AM   #58
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Old 24 August 2020, 02:35 AM   #59
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This. The black Sub is the best all-around sports watch IMO. I have the white Daytona ceramic, and while it is very nice it is over hyped due to social media and its influencers. That'll be controversial but it's my opinion. I'll take the Submariner over the Daytona.
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